Contents: Theorizing about play -- Observing and reflecting on children at play -- The development of children's play : Sheridan's observations -- Outlines of some particular play sequences -- Variation in children's play -- Providing for play.Includes bibliographical references and index.Preceded by Play in early childhood : from birth to six years / Mary D. Sheridan ; revised and updated by Justine Howard and Dawn Alderson. 3rd ed. 2011.